# HITL Engineer II at Rocket Lab

- Company: Rocket Lab
- What the company does: The end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components. Backed by Bessemer and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-01
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8007392003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-hitl-engineer-ii/

## About the role

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the HITL Engineer II is responsible for designing, maintaining, and operating hardware in the loop (HITL) systems. You will support the HITL Manager, Shared Services and Space Systems organization, with deliverables requested by internal leadership, board of directors, and investors. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, electronics, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of engineering experience with hardware or software development
- Experience with electronics testing
- Experience with designing and implementing electronics test systems

Tags: USA Space Systems

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-hitl-engineer-ii/